Biography

Portico builds unique and sustainable custom homes and cottages in Muskoka and Haliburton. Building reliable, trusting relationships with clients, providing prompt service and building solid, high quality structures are Portico’s strength.

Operating from a 6000 square foot facility on hwy #35 in Dorset, Portico craftsman create beautiful structures that are thoughtfully designed and built with precision.

Although Portico builds conventionally framed homes, the backbone of the company is timber framing. Portico successfully combines the ancient wood joinery of timber framing with modern design and technology.

Upholding ethical and moral standards in their business relationships is fundamental to Portico’s way of doing business.

An environmentally conscious company, Portico uses sustainable building practices at all times. The wood comes from local suppliers. The finishes and stains are eco-friendly. Portico builds for longevity, because they believe there is no greener building than one that’s built to last for 200 years.